Chickpea Penne with Creamy Red Bell Pepper Sauce

The pink color in this pasta sauce recipe comes from sautéed & blended red bell peppers which add delicate sweetness to this dish.

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Ingredients 4 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Barilla Chickpea Penne pasta 
  • ½ sweet onion, sliced julienne
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup thyme leaves
  • 2 red bell pepper, cleaned, seeded, and sliced julienne
  • 1 cup of veggie broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • In a skillet, sauté onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 -5 minutes until translucent, add bell pepper and broth and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. 

  • Add cream, season with salt and pepper and bring to boil, cook for three minutes. Set aside to cool down. 

  • Place in blender and process until it is a smooth sauce. 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

  • Meanwhile, in a skillet infuse remaining olive oil with thyme leaves over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in pepper sauce and bring to a boil. 

  • Drain pasta and toss with sauce over high heat until well combined. Top with cheese before serving.

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